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Emery Ledger

Emery Brett Ledger brings more than 27 years of experience to personal injury law. He founded & led The Ledger Law Firm in securing over $100 million in compensation for clients with life-altering injuries & complex claims. Licensed in California, Texas, & Washington, Emery earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. His practice areas include car & truck accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, maritime claims, & mass tort litigation. He has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100, Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Top 25, and America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys. Emery also received the 2025 Elite Lawyer Award & holds a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating with Platinum Client Champion status. His legal work has been featured on CNN, Forbes, NBC, & ABC.

California Car Crashes Into a 2nd Floor Dental Practice, Highlights the Danger of Speeding Car AccidentAuto Accident Lawyer
January 19, 2018

California Car Crashes Into a 2nd Floor Dental Practice, Highlights the Danger of Speeding

A bizarre accident occurred in January of 2018 that is already sure to become one of the most-watched viral videos of 2018. As numerous news outlets reported, the accident occurred when a speeding car hit a center divider, effectively launching the vehicle into the air. The vehicle, once airborne, then proceeded to crash into the second floor of a California…
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California Law Amended to Provide Practical Solution to Curb Drunk Driving Uber/Lyft Accidents
January 15, 2018

California Law Amended to Provide Practical Solution to Curb Drunk Driving

Few behaviors are as dangerous and unlawful as getting behind the wheel while inebriated and over California's legal driving limit. California lawmakers, clearly aware of the dangers of drunk driving, have taken a common-sense step towards reducing drunk driving on California roads. A new law that took effect January 1, 2018, now permits alcohol manufacturers and licensed alcohol sellers to…
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What Are the Leading Causes of California Car Accidents
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January 15, 2018

What Are the Leading Causes of California Car Accidents?

California car accidents happen all the time. Sometimes more than once each day. Some of the most common causes are fully preventable. That means your injuries didn’t have to happen. Distracted driving is the most common cause of accidents. Other causes include driving under the influence or aggressive driving. All put people at risk needlessly. California has a reputation for…
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Seattle Drivers Now Required to Put Down Their Phone While Driving Car AccidentAuto Accident LawyerCar Accident Injury Tipscar accident lawyer
January 8, 2018

Seattle Drivers Now Required to Put Down Their Phone While Driving

According to recent years of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it is clear that distracted driving is responsible for thousands of deaths across the country every year. Seattle, too, has not been immune from the dangers of distracted driving. According to Washington state's "collision clock" in the Department of Transportation's Annual Crash Collision Summary, it was revealed that…
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January 4, 2018

The Deadly Facts of California Motorcycle Crashes

If you or a loved one rides a motorcycle, you know the joy and freedom such vehicles provide. Even so, motorcycles come with very real safety risks that come with sharing the road with cars and trucks with blind spots. If a driver hits a motorcyclist because of inattentiveness, drunk driving or any other wrongful behavior, the results can be…
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Two Key Changes to California Law Drivers Should Know for 2018 Car AccidentAuto Accident LawyerCar Accident Injury TipsPersonal Injury Attorney
January 3, 2018

Two Key Changes to California Law Drivers Should Know for 2018

The vast majority of car accidents caused nationwide as well as California are caused by "driver error." Indeed, a stunning 90% or so of motor vehicle accidents are at least partly caused by driver mistakes, based on Stanford's Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School. Naturally, unpacking these driver errors requires a thorough understanding of California law. To…
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Gardena Road Rage Leads to Deadly Accident Car AccidentAuto Accident LawyerCollision of VehiclesMotorcycle Accident Lawyer
January 3, 2018

Gardena Road Rage Leads to Deadly Accident

In late December of 2017, a motorcyclist was killed after a deadly collision with a car. The accident occurred near Gardena Boulevard, according to Gardena law enforcement, and it appears road rage contributed to the accident. This tragic accident is yet another sad reminder that too many lives are lost in Gardena, California and across the nation due to anger on the…
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How to Prove a Wrongful Death Claim to Receive Justice After a California Auto Accident Car AccidentAuto Accident Lawyercar accident lawyerCollision of Vehicles
December 22, 2017

How to Prove a Wrongful Death Claim to Receive Justice After a California Auto Accident

The most devastating result of any California car accident is to lose a loved one, and no amount of compensation or legal justice can replace the life of the loved one lost. This loss is only heightened if a primary provider is taken away from the family based on the legal wrongdoing of another party in an accident. California law…
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Bay Area Auto Accidents Rise a Staggering 43% From 2010 to 2016 Car AccidentAuto Accident LawyerCar Accident Injury TipsCollision of VehiclesLos abogados de accidentes
December 22, 2017

Bay Area Auto Accidents Rise a Staggering 43% From 2010 to 2016

Given the sheer size of California's population, the state has long had more car accident-related harms than most other states when purely looking at the number of accidents, injuries and car accident deaths. Percentage increases, then, often matter more when looking at whether car accident risk is increasing or decreasing on California roads. Recent data on California's Bay Area, for example,…
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Three Reasons to Not Delay Pursuing Compensation for Car Accident Injuries Car AccidentAuto Accident Lawyercar accident lawyer
December 22, 2017

Three Reasons to Not Delay Pursuing Compensation for Car Accident Injuries

After a car accident, victims often have moderate to serious injuries that will require treatment. Even if an accident victim believes they are not injured, it is still necessary to seek a medical professional for treatment. Potentially life-threatening issues related to brain clots or traumatic injuries may not be evident at the accident scene, but these symptoms may manifest in…
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